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United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA ()

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode UK.HOURS.M.SA.ITEM-YBVE

Latest (y/y)7.7%July 2026
Previous (y/y)10.9%June 2026
Level9.80 hoursJuly 2026

United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA () was up 7.7% year on year in July 2026, compared with 10.9% in June 2026.

The level stood at 9.80 hours.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −14.3% (Jun 2020) to 19.5% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.5%.

United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA (), annual % change, Apr 1993 – Jul 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA (), annual % change, Apr 1993 – Jul 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA (), level (hours)8.08.59.09.510.010.51995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA (), level (hours).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
July 20269.80 hours7.7
June 202610.20 hours10.9
May 202610.10 hours8.6
April 202610.20 hours9.7
March 202610.00 hours8.7
February 202610.00 hours9.9
January 20269.90 hours7.6
December 20259.40 hours2.2
November 20259.60 hours4.3
October 20259.40 hours−1.1
September 20259.60 hours2.1
August 20259.40 hours2.2
July 20259.10 hours−4.2
June 20259.20 hours−2.1
May 20259.30 hours−3.1
April 20259.30 hours−1.1
March 20259.20 hours−4.2
February 20259.10 hours−8.1
January 20259.20 hours−4.2
December 20249.20 hours−5.2
November 20249.20 hours2.2
October 20249.50 hours1.1
September 20249.40 hours1.1
August 20249.20 hours−2.1

Last 24 observations. The full history (412 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationJuly 2026
First observationApril 1992
Observations412
FrequencyMonthly
Unitshours
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high19.5% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−14.3% (Jun 2020)
10-year average0.5%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.HOURS.M.SA.ITEM-YBVE

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FAQ

What is the current lFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: : All workers in 2nd job: SA () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 7.7% year on year for July 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.HOURS.M.SA.ITEM-YBVE.

Last updated 2026-10-20. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “LFS: Avg actual weekly hours of work: UK: All workers in 2nd job: SA (UK)”.